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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.03, 1,368.32 and 618.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.03, 1,368.32 and 618.39 is: 852.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.03 : 1,368.32 = 618.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.03/1,368.32 = 618.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.03x = 1,368.32 × 618.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.03x = 846,152.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,152.31/992.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.95

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